The Rose House by Brcar Morony Architecture

ArchiPro Project Summary - The Rose House: A modern two-storey residence featuring a robust masonry façade designed for noise protection, complemented by recycled bricks for warmth and texture, and expansive glass walls that seamlessly connect interior spaces with stunning harbor views.

Title:: The Rose House
Architect:: Brcar Morony Architecture
Category:: Residential/; Renovations and Extensions
Building style:: Modern
Photographers:: Justin Alexander
Justin Alexander and Brcar Morony...

The Rose House consists of alterations to a two storey house. A solid masonry façade responds to and protects the house from the site’s street frontage, a charmless and inhospitable cul-de-sac consisting of 1970s apartment building car parking podiums and the Bradfield Highway beyond. The cul-de-sac and nearby highway, a source of constant noise, needed to be addressed in the reconfiguration. A heavy masonry front façade with various sized apertures acting much like the battlements of a medieval castle was designed to protect the house from this environment and offer respite and tranquillity within. While a strong barrier was required, recycled bricks, some from the existing house, were used to provide warmth and texture to this façade.

Black steelwork, synonymous with strength, is used as sheltering elements and frames openings within the brickwork.

As one passes through the house, the solidity of the façade lightens and dissipates until there is almost nothing left between the interior and exterior spaces. The living room and master bedroom end in a wall of glass to the east and harbour views beyond.

Photo Credit: Justin Alexander

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Sydney, Summer Hill , New South Wales

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Brcar Morony Architecture. Welcome to Brcar Morony Architecture, where design meets dedication and innovation. Founded by Natalie Brcar and now in its tenth year of operation, Brcar Morony Architecture (BMA) is a boutique architecture and interior design studio focused on crafting bespoke residential spaces. The practice has built a strong reputation through the delivery of award-winning residential projects, including apartment interior fitouts and low-density single and multi-dwelling housing for private clients. In recent years, BMA has broadened its scope within the residential sector, taking on larger-scale projects such as preparation of feasibility studies and conceptual planning for residential apartment developments and masterplanning initiatives. BMA collaborates with private capital groups and community housing providers to deliver thoughtful, context-sensitive increases in housing density—particularly on sites supported by existing social and transport infrastructure. This work responds to Australia’s growing demand for diverse and sustainable housing solutions. Accommodation typologies include Build-to-Rent (BTR), Co-Living, Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA), and Social and Affordable Housing. BMA’s clients consistently value the studio’s integrity, collaborative ethos, and commercial insight. BMA is known for its pragmatic planning strategies, commitment to design excellence, and strong project delivery capability—qualities that underpin long-standing client relationships and successful project outcomes.